Dr.Ram Mehta Poet Free verse

Birth Or Death, Reincarnation of the Self

Birth And death, secrets of God, never be known
If told, one day to behold, this beautiful fold
If I don’t die a sudden death, I have this to say to
My dear ones present when I breathe my last.

Let me sleep and rest, my soul intoxicated with love
My spirit has had its bounty of days and nights.
Light the candles and burn the incense around
Scatter leaves of jasmine and roses over my body.

Would write to none if a day to live, talk to death
Don’t tarry a while, O Death, I am ready to die
All my joys are garnered, all my songs sung
And all my tears are shed, my wishes fulfilled.

I have no fear of life hence have no fear of death
I have lived life fully and prepared to die any time.
Death is neither an end nor a deliverance of the self
A stage in cosmic cycle. a sleep-life, a slumber, a death.

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March 16, 2014
Dr. Ram Mehta
Form: Free Verse
Fourth Place Win
Contest: Life Is What You Make It by Dave Wood

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Poet Destroyer A March 19, 2014 at 4:47 PM Dr Ram, It is what it is, and I love what you made of this poem... Congrats. ~have a nice day~ <3 LINDA

Roy Jerden March 19, 2014 at 9:32 AM Well done! Congratulations on the win!

Theresa Stephens March 19, 2014 at 9:05 AM Hi Ram, Congrats on your placement. Quite profound. Much of the content holds a resonance with the beliefs I hold to be true. X

Nette Onclaud March 19, 2014 at 8:36 AM a most graceful piece on life, dr. ram.. applause to you for a shining win!.. huggs

Aiyah Torres March 19, 2014 at 7:58 AM Congratulations Dr. Ram on your fine win!!! ^__^ ..an awesome piece... well deserved one :')) _ Life is what you made it!!! ^__^

Anne-Lise Andresen March 19, 2014 at 4:38 AM - Congratulations on your winning poem in the contest: "Life is what YOU make it!" Sponsored by: Dave Wood. - Wonderful win, Dr. Ram ! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser March 19, 2014 at 4:16 AM "Death is neither an end nor a deliverance of the self"... great writer sir.. :) thank you for commenting on my writings.. :) i have not much experience on writing.. only i derived from my thoughts and inspirations.. thank you for being one.. :) GOd bless you always.. :)

Verlena S. Walker March 18, 2014 at 9:55 PM Dr. Ram, this is one of your best... Congratulations on the win... Verlena

Skat A March 18, 2014 at 9:22 PM Hi Dr. , congrats on your winning poem. ~SKAT~

Donna Jones March 18, 2014 at 8:44 PM Very intriguing poem Dr Ram...congratulations

Frederic Parker March 18, 2014 at 5:44 PM A strong poem you have written Dr Ram, congrats on your win

Paul Callus March 18, 2014 at 5:19 PM Congrats on your win; your philosophy gave you the right to a high placing. // paul

Andrea Dietrich March 16, 2014 at 10:42 AM wow, you did an amazing job with this category, Dr. Ram. What a wonderful philosophy to have as well. I will have to check out this contest again!!

Amy Green March 16, 2014 at 8:38 AM This is just fantastic, Dr. Can't say I am at the same level yet as you, so much more i need to do and learn in this lifetime before moving to the next- but this is definitely inspirational Dr.Ram Mehta March 16, 2014 at 10:02 AM Yes, Amy. My one foot is on the earth and second about to be earthed in the grave.

Mario De Paz March 16, 2014 at 7:17 AM I too have no fear of life hence have no fear of death, but I am not fully satisfied with my life. I would prefer to continue more to be unsatisfied. Good poem anyway!

Poet Destroyer A March 16, 2014 at 2:33 AM nice... xox~ Linda